Dispensing receptacle



R. SMITH.

DISPENSING RECEPTACLE.

APPLICATION FILED AUG=23,1921-' 1,41 1,8 1 2. Patented Ap 4, 1922'.

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DISPENSING RECEPTACLE.

APPLICATION FILED AUG.23, I921.

Patented Apr. 4, 1922.

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RANDOLPH' SMITH, OE BALTIMORE, JNIARYLAND.

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Patented' Apr. 4, 1922.

Application filed August 23, 1921. Serial No. 494,573.

- the following is a specification.

This invention relates'to improvements in dispensing receptacles and isparticularly designed for use in connection with automobiles to supplywater to the radiator although it may be used for other purposes where afluid is to be supplied to a tank or receptacle through a fillingnozzle.

In carrying out my invention I provide a construction of receptacle thatmay readily be hung from and supported by the radiator nozzle so thatthe operator will be relieved of the strain of holdingthe receptacle inan awkward position during the filling operation. 7

The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein,

Fig. 1. shows the improved device in side elevation and attachedto-thefilling nozzle of an automobile radiator. i Fig. 2. illustrates the samein top or plan view. V p

. Fig. 3. shows the detached nozzle-engaging bracket in. perspective.

Fig. illustrates a sectional detail through the bracket,the sectionbeing taken on the line 4-i of Fig. 3.

Fig. 5. shows another sectional detail through the bracket,-this sectionbeing taken onthe line 5-5 of'Fig. 8.

Fig. 6. illustrates the device in vertical sectional elevation andattached to the nozzle of a radiator,the latter being viewed in frontelevation.

Fig. 7. shows an inverted or bottom view of the detached receptacle asthe same would appear if viewed on the line 77 of Fig. 6.

Fig. 8. shows an enlarged detail of one of the feet as the same wouldappear if viewed on the line 88 of Fig. 6, and

Fig. 9. illustrates a sectional through the valved discharge nozzle.

Referring to the drawing by reference characters the numeral 10designates the receptacle proper which may have any desired outlineshape, but which in this instance is rectangular in shape.

This receptacle by preference has its bottom 11, slightly elevated withrespect to the lower edges of the vertical walls whereby detail to forma bottom recess12, for a purpose that will presently be explained, andas best seen in Figs. 6 and 7 of the drawings.

In'order to distinguish one vertical wall of the receptacle from anotherthe front wall is designated 13; the rear wall 1 1 and the two sidewalls15 respectively.

A cover 16 is'preferably provided for the receptacle and may have aperforation 17 herein with a pivoted plate 18, adjacent thereto wherebysaid perforation may be covered, as shown in Figs. 2 and 6.

A bail or handle 19 is provided for the receptacle for convenience inlifting and carrying the same, and a ring or eye 20 is provided at oneside and at the baseof the handle whereby the'receptacle may be hungwhich are formed into a coil as shown in Fig. 8, and these coils arethen covered with a rubber or other material 22, to prevent scratchingthe radiator when contacting therewith.

A bracket23, is also secured to the bot tom 11, of the receptacle andalso in said recess 12, and this bracket extends for wardly from thefront side or wall 13', and is slightly inclined at its forward endwhereby it may embrace the nozzle 24, of a radiator 25, with as littlecontact as possible on the top face of the radiator itself. Thisembracing portion of the bracket is also covered with rubber or othermaterial 26 to prevent scarring the enamel or pain.

Near the bottom 11, I provide an outlet opening 27 in the front wall 1 1of the receptacle, and 1 preferably place a strainer 28 over saidopening to prevent any foreign particles passing from the receptacle, ifsuch should find their way therein.

A flexible hose 29, has one end attached at the outer side of the frontwall over said discharge opening and the free end of this hose has adischarge nozzle 30 which may be inserted in the radiator nozzle 24during the filling operation.

I also prefer to provide a Valve 31 in the hose-nozzle 30 whereby theflow of water or other fluid from the receptacle may be cut off at will,by operating a valve stem 32 that is attached to the valve and whichextends through the hose nozzle.

To care for the hose when the device is not in use, I provide a clip 33,on the front wall 13, of the receptacle whereby the free end of the hosemay be held in an elevated position against the front wallas indicatedby broken lines in Fig. 1 of the drawing.

It is believed to be obvious that the receptacle may be hung by thebracket 26 engaging the nozzle 24 of the radiator while the covered endof the feet 21, beneath the rear wall 14:, will contact with the frontwall of the radiator and thus hold the receptacle in place. The nozzle30 will then bev inserted in the nozzle 24 of theradiator and the valve31 when opened, will permit the water or other fluid to flow from thereceptacle.

The feet serve as bracing means to rest against the vertical front ofthe radiator and prevent the receptacle from swaying or lateralmovement.

,Having described my invention, I claim,-

1. A dispensing receptaclefor attachment to automobiles the combinationwith a receptacle having a discharge outlet and means extending from thereceptacle to engage a filling nozzle on the automobile to sustain thereceptacle in the dispensing position.

2. A dispensing receptacle for attachment to automobiles the combinationwith a receptacle having valved discharge means and means projectingfrom the receptacle to engagethe automobile and sustain the receptaclein the dispensing position.

3. A dispensing receptacle for attachment to automobiles the combinationwith a receptacle having a discharge outlet, a movable tube extendingfrom the outlet and means carried'by and projecting from the receptacleto engage the automobile and sustain the receptacle in dispensingposition.

4:. A dispensing receptacle for attachment to automobiles thecombination with a receptacle having valved discharge means, meansprojecting from the receptacle to engage a filling nozzle on theautomobile and means also projecting from the receptacle for bracing thelatter while it is held in.

dispensing position.

5. A dispensing receptacle for attachment to automobiles the combinationwith a receptacle having a. discharge outlet, a flexible tube extendingfrom said outlet, a bracket projecting from the receptacle to engagethefilling nozzle of an automobile and means also projecting from thereceptacle to brace the latter and hold it against lateral movementwhile it is held in the dispensing position. 1

6, A dispensing receptacle for attachment to automobiles the combinationwith a receptacle having a discharge outlet, a flexible tube extendingfrom said outlet, a bracket projecting from the receptacle near thebottom of the latter and feet depending from the receptacle andextending below the bracket.

7. The combination with a receptacle having a fiat side and providedwith an outlet near its bottom of a flexible tube leading from saidoutlet, a valve device in said tube, means for holding the free end ofthe tube when the same is not in use and means projecting from thereceptacle to engage an automobile part and sustain the receptacle indispensing position.

In testimony whereof I aflix my si nature.

RANDOLPH sifrrH.

